Set out to create a “modest” house in an area where most take an exuberant design approach to private residences, Bing Thom applied his design philosophy to ensure the building relates to and is harmonious with its landscape. Like with most BTA house commissions, the design of the garden took place first, and for this particular house, a Suzhou inspired garden manifested. Consistent with Suzhou gardens, water was brought into the long...
The 122 unit Aberdeen Condominium complex is the second phase in the redevelopment of Aberdeen Centre, a unique mixed use project located along Cambie Road and Hazelbridge Way in Richmond, BC. Conceived as an extension of the Centre, the building is eight storeys tall, comprised of 6 floors of condominiums, an outdoor/indoor amenity space on the second floor with a link directly to the shopping centre and a ground floor entertainment area. In addition...
A once in a lifetime property, 60 Avila Road Curlewis is a captivating cliff top residence set on more than five acres with high water title, direct access to the beach and breathtaking 180° views of the sea, You Yangs & Melbourne skyline. Masterfully designed around a magnificent lemon-scented gum tree & the stunning north-facing water aspect, this architectural masterpiece is spectacular from the very first moment with a glass bridge...
The Construction Innovation Forum, an international organization that recognizes construction innovation, presented Flatiron with the prestigious NOVA Award for a new pile driving launching gantry method that reduces the environmental impacts of bridge construction. Flatiron successfully used the method at the Washington Bypass project in North Carolina to construct a 3-mile-long precast concrete bridge over protected wetlands and the Tar River. The...
Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, has been recognized with eight industry awards for infrastructure projects, including the Best Overall Award from the Design-Build Institute of America for rebuilding the new I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis after the old bridge collapsed in 2007. The I-35W Bridge project, recipient of more than 20 industry awards to date, was again recognized with the Design-Build...
It’s brand new. It can be seen from miles around. It’s an architectural landmark that embodies key influences and inspirations from ancient Islamic art and traditions, melded with the artistry and geometries associated with speed, movement and spectacle. Its visual impact is all made possible by leading-edge LED technology. It’s the Yas Hotel, a 500-room, 85, 000-square-meter complex recently completed by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s...
Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, has been recognized by the Federal Highway Administration with an Environmental Excellence Award in ecosystems, habitat and wildlife for an innovative pile-driving method used on the U.S. 17 Washington Bypass in Beaufort County, N.C. Flatiron developed a patented variation of the top-down construction technique for the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s...
The large-scale sewage treatment plant Czajka, situated to the north-east of Warsaw, is scheduled to be finished in December 2010 – and this after only a two-year construction period. With a cleaning capacity of almost 450, 000 cubic metres per day, designed for the equivalent of two million inhabitants, it will be the largest waste-water facility in Poland. Together with the Warbud construction company, PERI´s Polish engineers developed a cost-effective...
The first residential Skyrota vertical axis wind turbine installation by Cambridge-based, Sitec Infrastructure Services Ltd, is to be featured on a forthcoming episode of Channel 4s ‘Grand Designs’. The unique two-blade vertical axis turbine, which is designed for use in urban and rural locations and can collect wind from all directions, was recently installed within the garden of Dr Jonathan Belsey’s new home, ‘The Radian Project’ in Boxford,...
Composite Advantage introduced FiberRigg, a high-performance Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer (FRP) crane outrigger pad that outlasts wood pads and is more cost effective than UHMW plastic pads. Able to hold up to 125, 000 pounds, FiberRigg is especially suited to any type of construction or building activity requiring the use of crane equipment. Continuous glass fibers provide maximum strength and stiffness for enhanced safety while its polymer makeup resists...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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